Property maintenance — Newmarket, Ontario

What are the rules on junk, derelict cars, and unsightly property?

In the Town of Newmarket, Ontario, property maintenance rules are set by Clean Yards By-law 2017-63 (office consolidation) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Enforcement: Town may order corrective work; if order contravened, Officer may cause work done at Owner's expense and lien land for costs plus administration fee.

Clean Yards By-law 2017-63 (office consolidation) adopted bylaw
standards Debris, discarded objects, hazardous holes/excavations, grass/weeds exceeding 20 centimetres (8 inches), Graffiti, Standing Water in excess of three (3) days when above 10 Celsius (50 Fahrenheit), derelict motor vehicles. s. 2.1, s. 2.6, s. 3.1, s. 6.2, s. 7.1
enforcement Town may order corrective work; if order contravened, Officer may cause work done at Owner's expense and lien land for costs plus administration fee. s. 9.1, s. 10.1, s. 10.2
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Requires land to be maintained clean and clear of refuse, debris and overgrown grass/weeds; amended 2020-22 for AMPS.

Property Standards By-law 2017-62 (office consolidation, amended to 2025-97) adopted bylaw
standards Yards shall be kept clean and free from rubbish, garbage, brush, waste, litter or other Debris, and from unsafe or unsightly conditions. s. 6.1(1), (16)
enforcement Officer may order repairs or clearance; if not done within time, Town may carry out repair or clearance at Owner's expense. s. 59.1(2)-(3); s. 61.1
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Standards for maintenance and occupancy of property under Building Code Act s.15.1; consolidation includes AMPS provisions (2020-22) and standing water/swale rules (2025-97).

Clean Yards By-law page

rules page: Town page linking the Clean Yards By-law 2017-63 consolidation.

Property Standards By-law page

rules page: Town page linking the Property Standards By-law 2017-62 consolidation.

Property Standards Committee

Quasi-judicial committee hearing appeals of property standards orders; meets last Wednesday of month as needed.

Machine-readable: property-maintenance.json · Official website: http://www.newmarket.ca · Last verified 2026-10-18 · Property maintenance across Ontario · Property maintenance in other municipalities